Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8290814 | Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics | 2013 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
⺠89 genes encoding flavoproteins were identified in the human genome. ⺠Two thirds of human flavoproteins are linked to human diseases. ⺠Flavoenzymes are essential for the biosynthesis of other coenzymes and hormones. ⺠Flavoenzymes play a critical role in folate and cobalamin metabolism.
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Authors
Wolf-Dieter Lienhart, Venugopal Gudipati, Peter Macheroux,